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Rental Market Trends in La Quinta, CA

What is the average rent in La Quinta, CA?

$2,115/month

Average Rent

796 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in La Quinta, CA is $2,115 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making La Quinta one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Quinta, you can expect to pay about $1,810 per month for a studio, $2,115 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,475 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,380 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,810/month
670 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,115/month
796 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,475/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,380/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,440/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,904/month
1,650 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,916/month
2,225 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$13,962/month
3,157 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,388/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,813/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,839/month
1,987 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,176/month
1,141 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in La Quinta, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in La Quinta, CA
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in La Quinta, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Quinta, CA?

Because the average rent in La Quinta is $2,115, you’ll want to make about $7,050 per month or $84,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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La Quinta, CA

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43100 Palm Royale Dr,
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La Quinta, CA 92253

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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